Rental Housing and Licensing

Rental Housing and LicensingThe Village’s Housing Services Program initially started as an annual inspection program of multifamily dwellings (apartments). The Village inspects 20% of its rental units each year and the program has been expanded to include tenant assistance with code violations, i.e. no heat in the winter, no hot water, etc.

For property owners and renters/tenants: Understand the Village's Tenant and Landlord's Rights:

Looking to rent a property you own? Rental properties must be registered and inspected by the Village, and all landlords must attend a Crime Free Housing workshop. Review the following links to understand the Village rules and regulations regarding rental licensing:

Crime Free Housing - Village ordinance states that the owner of any building or dwelling unit (including a single family residence) which is rented MUST obtain a residential operator’s license. A residential operator’s licenses shall not be issued until the landlord, or designated agent, has attended and successfully completed the Crime Free seminar. New landlords (or agents) have sixty days to successfully complete the Crime Free seminar. Failure to do so will result in fines and possible loss of their license to rent. Visit the Crime Free Housing webpage for seminar regististration, or review the Crime Free Housing FAQs for more information.